Montagu Evans strengthens public sector capability with Partner appointment

Montagu Evans has appointed Cecilia Fellows as Partner in its 30-strong Valuation, Asset & Investment Advisory team, further strengthening its public sector capability – one of the partnership’s four key conviction areas.

Cecilia joins from Carter Jonas, where she led its Asset Valuation team, bringing over 20 years of experience advising local authorities, public institutions and corporate clients including extensive experience working closely with local councils across complex portfolios.

At Montagu Evans, she will focus on growing its local authority mandates, increasing the firm’s third sector, higher education and transport clients, and supporting the Advisory department capability overall.

Kevin White, Partner at Montagu Evans and head of its Valuation, Asset & Investment team, said: “This appointment is a further step in the strengthening of our public sector capability, in particular supporting local authority clients. Cecilia brings a wealth of experience, strong technical expertise and a deep understanding of the sector. She is a very welcome addition to our team and will support our future plans for growth.”

Cecilia Fellows, Partner at Montagu Evans, said: “Expert asset valuation advice remains essential for local authorities, especially when it combines a clear understanding of wider risks and drivers, a strong grasp of the fine detail and the ability to manage processes and timelines effectively. This new role provides an opportunity for me to continue specialising in this area in a positive, collaborative environment while extending into additional sectors and supporting Montagu Evans’ firm-wide public sector focus.”

This is the firm’s fourth external Partner appointment since the start of 2026, part of a wider programme of growth and recruitment following major multi-million-pound investment. Peter Jacob and Christian Glazier also joined the Valuation, Asset & Investment Advisory team earlier this year, focused on Central London – another key conviction area. A further six people from within the business were promoted to Partner in April.

Additionally, new Equity Partner appointments in the same period include Head of Commercial Planning, Tim Price, and Alex White, Head of Rating Advisory. Ben Monk (Rating Advisory), Kate Falconer Hall (Historic Environments & Townscape), Adam O’Neale (Industrial & Logistics) and Richard Thomas (Land & Living) were promoted to Equity Partner in April and the firm remains focused on further appointments at this level over the course of this year.